Recounting his experience of struggle against the junta as part of the monks' uprising in 2007, his capture and subsequent escape from jail, Pannasiri told the audience, 'I never give up hope.'

Thin Thin Aung of the Women's League of Burma felt that there should be more support from the Indian government.

The college said in the statement that it had also organised an essay competition for students as well as a cross-country run, which saw participation by over 600 runners.

The film screening was followed by a panel discussion, which was attended by India's former ambassador to Pakistan G. Parthasarthy, Samata Party leader Jaya Jaitley, human rights activist Ravi Nair and media personality Sagarika Ghose.